"tenacious_s" <kaze29@aol.com> wrote

> Are there any "easy to get" alternative jobs other than teaching in
> Japan for Bilingual individuals?
> I thought teaching English would be the best way to get into Japan for
> work, but I hear that the big English Teaching schools pretty much
> only want attractive NON-Asians. Being an Asian American, and not that
> much of a looker, I am feeling that I may have to seek another path.
> I'm also a male over 35 years, which I heard is an issue as well for
> landing any job in Japan.

I'm Asian-Canadian and I worked in Japan in the software industry, "doing
windows..." so to speak.

> Anyone have any insight on these points?
> Also once in Japan are there any large "Gai-koku/Non-Japanese"
> Supermarkets to pick up my Mozzarella cheese, Aunt Millies Pasta
> Sauce, etc...? If things work out, I may end up trying to live there
> much longer than my trial period (1-2yrs) and would love it if I can
> find some of my favorite groceries from home.

I ate out almost everyday.  If you like Italian, a lot of the alleyways in Tokyo
have Italian joints.  I like seaweed on my spaghetti...

--Viktoro